2025 Honda Civic MIL On with DTC P0087 Stored

Honda Civic MIL P0087 Investigation

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) has initiated an investigation into certain 2025 Honda Civic 2.0L vehicles. The focus is on understanding the root cause of a specific issue where the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illuminates and the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0087 is stored. This proactive approach aims to gather specific parts from affected vehicles before any repair attempts are made, providing crucial data for engineering analysis.

Symptoms Owners May Experience

Owners of affected 2025 Honda Civic 2.0L vehicles may observe the "Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on" in their dashboard. This warning is typically accompanied by the diagnostic trouble code P0087, indicating "Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low." Beyond the warning light, drivers might also experience noticeable "loss of power" during operation or even "engine stalling."

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)

The primary diagnostic trouble code associated with this investigation is P0087. This code specifically points to an issue with the fuel rail/system pressure being too low.

Vehicle Qualification Criteria

American Honda is specifically interested in 2025 Honda Civic 2.0L vehicles that meet the following criteria:

• The vehicle must be equipped with a 2.0L engine.
• DTC P0087 must be stored. A printout of all DTC checks is required and must be emailed to Technical Information & Support (TIS).
• Even if the DTC has been cleared, the vehicle is still acceptable as long as the ALL DTC printout clearly shows P0087.
• There must be no fuel leak detected from either the high-pressure or low-pressure fuel pump.
• Previous replacement of the high-pressure or low-pressure fuel pump is acceptable, provided no repair attempt was made during the current visit for this specific issue.
• The vehicle must have no history of collisions.

What Owners Should Know

This communication, identified by NHTSA ID 11019863, is an internal message directed solely to Honda dealership personnel. It outlines a process for dealers to identify and report specific vehicles to American Honda for further investigation. Owners experiencing the described symptoms, including the "Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on" and potential "loss of power" or "engine stalling," should contact their authorized Honda dealership for diagnosis. If your vehicle meets the specific qualification criteria for the Honda Civic MIL P0087 issue, your dealership may be asked to contact American Honda's Technical Information & Support group before performing any repairs.

Next Steps for Dealerships

If a dealership encounters a vehicle matching the qualification criteria for the Honda Civic MIL P0087 issue, they are instructed to email Technical Information & Support (TIS) at [email protected] or call 800-880-1072 (Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm PST). Dealers must provide specific vehicle information, including:

• Model Year
• Model Name
• Issue description (e.g., "MIL on with P0087")
• VIN
• Dealer Number
• Technician's Name
• Best Phone Number
• Current Mileage
• Confirmation that the vehicle meets all six qualifiers
• DPTS# (Dealer Parts Tracking System number) As an incentive, technicians who successfully identify and report a qualifying vehicle that is accepted for parts collection will receive a VISA gift card.

Source: NHTSA ID 11019863